Kafe Betawi

Kafe Betawi is a restaurant serving Jakarta street food since 1992. It has more than 10 branches in big malls in Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan and Bali.

For sure, the taste and price can't be really compared with the authentic street food. It is decent but when you eat street food in a restaurant, you can not feel the real ambience and also the interesting part such as watching the food street sellers prepare and cook the food directly in front of you on their carts.

Nasi Goreng Kampung - Rp. 30.000

Vegetarian Traditional Fried Rice with scrambled egg and also shrimp crackers on the top.

White rice - Rp. 6.000

Soto Betawi Daging - Rp. 31.000

Traditional Betawi style soup in coconut milk with chunks of beef.

Lontong Cap Gomeh - Rp. 38.000

Chicken cooked in coconut milk. Seasoned boiled egg and vegetable on top of round rice cake.

Price subjected to 10% tax

Currency rate: 1 USD = Rp. 9.000

Location:
Kafe Betawi
eX - Plaza Indonesia Entertainment
X`nter L.2 Unit A 15A
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30
Central Jakarta
Tel: 319 09337

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café

Yesterday, I was invited by Krispy Kreme Indonesia for their launching and opening new doughnut café concept's press conference, in their tenth store located at Central Park mall.

The new decoration and interior element in the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café.

The variations of Krispy Kreme doughnut.

Each = Rp. 7.800

Dozen = Rp. 69.500

20 Mini Dozen = Rp. 65.000

Krispy Kreme Indonesia is also rolling out a new line of Baked creations named "Pull Apart" and "Kruffins".

Pull Apart: hand-rolled balls of dough pulled apart and laid to form a doughnut like sweet bread - filled with savory ingredients. 4 variations: Double Cheese, Smoked Beef & Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza, Sausage & Cheese.

Kruffins: hand-made muffin filled with rich, delicious chocolate and fruits. It's a muffin with a hole! 4 variations: Triple Chocolate, Chocolate Banana, Blueberry and Apple Streusel.

Each: Rp. 15.000

6 Pack = Rp. 90.000

I had a chance to enter the doughnut theater to see the processing of doughnut production and also to get one piece of Glazed Doughnut :)

The Original Glazed Doughnut - Krispy Kreme's signature item.

Each = Rp. 6.000

Dozen = Rp. 53.000

As for the drink, I tried the Krispy Kreme's Signature Coffee - Mocha Marshmallow (Rp. 30.000) and the new Chillers - Strawberry ice blended (Rp. 27.500).

At the end of the press conference, each of us received a box of doughnut. Thank you, Krispy Kreme Indonesia!

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.900

Location:

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Café

Central Park mall - Podomoro City
Ground Floor (Access from Tribeca Park)
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta

Shabu Shabu Express!

I think the rainy season has started yet in Jakarta. The weather can be still hot but sometimes also cloudy and in fact, the rain's already showered several times since last week. There's nothing more comforting than eating Shabu-shabu or Japanese hot pot during the rainy season, right?

2 types of sauce: Thai style Suki (sweet sour) and House sauce (spicy).

From left to right: chopped daikon, garlic, scallion

Chicken broth - free

1 bowl rice - Rp. 5.000

1 plate of prawns - Rp. 21.000

1 plate salmon - Rp. 35.000

1 plate of Napa Cabbage - Rp. 8.000

1 plate of Bok Choy - Rp. 8.000

1 plate of Beef Ball

1 plate of Seaweed Fish Ball - Rp. 17.500

1 Seafood set - Rp. 85.000

Drizzled with fried garlic.

Waiting... waiting.. waiting... until the food is cooked.

Finally... Ah... so satisfying! :)

Price subjected to 10% tax & 5.5% service charge

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.700

Location:

Shabu Shabu Express!

Central Park LG Floor Unit 204B

Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 28

Jakarta

Phone: 5698-5638

Disclaimer:

The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Nanny's Pavillon Terrace

Last weekend, I had a delicious dinner at Nanny's Pavillon Terrace with my Filipino colleague. I like the unique traditional French America culture atmosphere that the restaurant tries to bring. The green apple and white colors that dominated in the restaurant, give a homey feeling to me.

Hot Tea Camomille - Rp. 12.000

Chicken Baked Rice - Rp. 34.000

Baked rice served Chicken, brown sauce and melted cheese.

Uncle Harold's Steak Pasta - Rp. 45.000

Spaghetti with grilled beef steak and brown sauce plus white creme.

Gordon's Lamb Chop with Maple Glaze - Rp. 115.000

Grilled Maple glazed Australian Lamb chop served with sweet corn, fresh salad, and mashed potato.

A few glimpses of me at Nanny's Pavillon taken by my Filipino colleague.

Thank you.. Salamat po, MS!

Look at the waitresses, they wear short "nanny" outfit in pastel green and the waiters have suspenders and fedora hats. Cute...!

Prices subjected to 10% Tax and 5.5% service charge

Currency Rate: 1 USD = Rp. 8.700

Location:
Nanny's Pavillon Terrace
Sogo Central Park Ground Floor
Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28
Jakarta
Telp: 5698-5758

Mon -Thurs : 10am - 10pm
Fri - Sun & Public Holiday's eve : 10am - 12 am (midnight)

Disclaimer:The review and opinion expressed here are purely according to my personal taste. There's a possibility that the taste of the food might change later on, which could affect the review and opinion here. I also affirm that no monetary or non-monetary compensation has been received from this restaurant for writing this review.

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

Starbucks Indonesia will launch the VIA Ready Brew product on September 13, 2011 in their stores in Indonesia. Before the launching of it, some of food bloggers in Jakarta were invited to have the Starbucks VIA Taste Experience at the new store located in Cideng - Central Jakarta.
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is a transformational instant coffee that replicates the body and flavor of Starbucks coffee in an instant form. It took 20 years for Starbucks Coffee to develop this premium instant and microground coffee - 100% natural roasted Arabica coffee, highest quality coffee beans and made without preservatives.

The product is pre-portioned into single-serve packets, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is sold in packs of three (Rp. 25.000) or twelve (Rp. 88.000). Available in two flavors: Colombia Medium tasted smooth and has nutty flavor, and Italian Roasts Extra Bold tasted rich plus roasty sweet flavor.

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is made by adding hot water to a cup, which brews the coffee in an instant.

Starbucks Indonesia also launched new cookies and cake, categorized as a "grab and go" food, very suitable to drink with the VIA Ready Brew.

Hollander Cake - Rp. 20.000

Almond butter tart with raspberry jam filling.

Mile cookies - Rp. 19.500

2 sticks of butter cookies layered with caramel sauce and almond nut on the top.

Bond Cookies - Rp. 19.500

Simple cinnamon cookies filled with chocolate and raspberry jam in the middle.

Toffee Cake - Rp. 14.500

Vanilla & Caramel cake with streusel topping.

I didn't go home empty handed.... A goodie bag of a cute teddy bear, a mug with a coaster and 4 VIA ready brew packets. Thank you, Starbucks Indonesia!
Location:

Starbucks Cideng

Jl. Tanah Abang II No. 76

Jakarta Pusat 10160

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